World War I Soldiers who died in service, with Beaverton connections.

WWI: US ARMY, SGT Russell R. Davis, Born: Oct 1893, M.G. Co. 125th Infantry, 32nd Division, Died:
11 Oct 1918, Buried: Plot G Row 19 Grave 16, Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France.
RUSSELL R. DAVIS AT CAMP McARTHUR. Former Beaverton Boy Ready for ActionAnxious to Cross Pond.
Russell R. Davis, son of William Davis, former Beaverton blacksmith, who enlisted some time in the summer writes his
aunt, Mrs. William Doan, Secord post-office, Gladwin county, the following letter; "Camp McArthur, Waco, Texas, Nov.
30.Dear Aunt,Received your very welcome letter which found me enjoying perfect health, also the climate which is
very warm at present. The nights are quite cool, so it is not quite so bad. It has been awfully dusty of late but just had a
rain; it seldom rains in
Texas but when it does it sure does rain. This is a fine camp being occupied by about 60,000 men, all living in tents
some bunch when they are turned loose. The camp is situated about 2 miles from the
city of Waco, a town of about 45,000 people; quite a lively place but a little crowded now. Waco is in the east central part
of Texas in the cotton belt, cotton being the most important crop, which has been fairly good considering the lack of rain.
We had a fine turkey dinner Thanksgiving with all the trimmings. Our
mess sergeant sure understands - his job, also the cooks under him. Would like to have been in the north deer hunting this
fall but it was impossible as it is too far to go. We are drilling hard every day and the
men are as hard as nails and would fight a buzz saw. They are all anxious to cross the pond and I guess we will go about
February or thereabouts. Here's hoping we get a chance at them soon. I am glad you are well and hope the winter is a mild
one there. Give my love to all the folks up there. Hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving and maybe I will be with you next one.
Hoping to hear from you in the near future, I
remain as ever, your nephew, RUSSELL R. DAVIS. M. G. Co. 125th U. S. Inf, Camp McArthur, Waco
Texas. Gladwin County Record 12/20/1917
Russell R. Davis: Sergeant, U.S. Army, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Division, Entered the Service from: Michigan,
Died: October 11, 1918, Buried at: Plot G Row 19 Grave 16, Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France.

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WWI: CPL George Albert Granger, Born: 1 Apr 1896, CO H 188TH INF, Died: 13 Oct 1918, Buried: Beaverton
Cemetery, Beaverton, Michigan.

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WWI: US ARMY, Lawrence Carl Havens, Born: 11 Jul 1899, Died: 5 Feb 1918, Buried: Arbutus
Cemetery, Gladwin County, Michigan.
Lawrence Havens, died of pneumonia at Camp Merritt, N. J., Feb 5, 1918, son of Newman D. Havens, Beaverton,
Mich., R. 2. Gladwin County Record 10/17/1918
HavensThe body of Lawrence Havens was brought to his home at Beaverton Feb. 5, from Camp
Merrit, N. J., where he had died of pneumonia. Services will be held at Arbutus. Gladwin County Record
2/7/1918
From the Gladwin County Record --- February 14, 1918 -- Havens---Lawrence Carl Havens was born on a farm at
Northwest, Williams county, O., July 11, 1899, and died at Camp Merritt, N.J., Tuesday, Feb. 5,
1 918, at 6 a.m., aged 18 years, 6 months and 25 days. He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Newman D. Havens and
came with his parents to Beaverton in October, 1907, and afterward settled in Buckeye township. At the age of 12 years he
injured a limb and was in the Saginaw General hospital 22 weeks for treatment. On his eighteenth birthday he enlisted at
Pontiac where he was employed, and was sent to Ft. Brady for training where he remained two months when he was
transferred to Waco, Texas. About three

weeks ago he and his brother were again transferred to Camp Merritt, N.J., 17 miles from New York where they were
awaiting orders to sail for France. Here he contracted measels and pneumonia and lived only nine days. He was a member
of the Ancient Order of Gleaners and belonged to the Highwood arbor. He was not a church member but of the Advent
belief, a good worker in Sunday school and always ready to do his part wherever duty presented itself. His friendly smile
and kind greetings will be missed by all who knew him. He is mourned by his parents, five brothers and two sisters, Mrs.
John Maxwell of Hope, Ray who enlisted with him and has been with him since, Byrl, Marion, Clair, Ruth and Truman at
home, and two grandmothers, Mrs. Julia Hand of Williams county, Ohio, and Mrs. Weatherwax of Ray, Ind., besides
other relatives and hosts of friends who came to pay tribute at the last rites held at the Arbutus school. Sunday afternoon
conducted by Rev. Nolan of Edenville followed by interment in Arbutus cemetery. Harold Calkins, a former Highwood,
boy, was corporal of his company Note: Nice Military Photo Of: Lawrence Carl Havens & brother Ray Havens next to
Lawrence Carl Havens GCR Obituary...

KIA: WWI: US ARMY, PVT Clarence H. Marshall, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Died in action
near Soissions, July 19, 1918, Buried: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, Fere-en-Tardenois, France.
Two more boxes for the boys "Somewhere in France" are on their way. One to Perry C. Souffel and one to Clare H.
Marshall. Each box contained a pair of socks, raisins, chocolates, gum and cigars. These boxes will be sent from time to
time to our boys there. Anyone wishing to help can leave their contribution at Budge's. Gladwin County Record
1/10/1918
BEAVERTON SCHOOLS HAVE 49 IN U. S. SERVICE: So far as known following is a complete list of students and
teachers of Beaverton city schools who are in U.S. military training, or in service. If anyone can furnish additional names
for the list kindly send them in to the high school at Beaverton. Joseph L. Walsh. C. F. Snelenberger. Lewis Sisinger.
Leo Thurlby. Dwight Day. Edgar Otte. Gus Himelhoch. William Osborne. Estle Leitner. Harry Force. John Morrison.
Ralph Russel. Lester Clemens. Cassie Payne. James Bliss. Jake Cottrell. Stanley Conway. Herman Neville. Giles
Bliss. Russel Davis. Alvia Glidden. George Brown. William Manning. Manley Morris. Charles Grant. Lavern
McDaniels. Earl McKimmy. Tyler Bliss. Herman Colbeck. James Engel. Stanley Albertson. Clare Marshall.
Kenneth Smith. Fred Asch. Peter Uhl. Albert Tibbals. William Gould. Joe Murdock. Gilson Rodgers. Floyd Gray.
George McGinnis. Ford McGinnis. Howard Thurlby. Floyd Carty. Harry Bolin. George
Martin. Charles Hilcox. Edward Ross. Robert Perdue. Gladwin County Record 5/2/1918
Charley Grant and John Morrison are among the wounded in France, Charles Andrish is missing and
Clare Marshall killed in service. Gladwin County Record 8/22/1918
Pvt. Clarence H. Marshall, Beaverton, Mich. Entered service at Fort Ben. Harrison. Infantry. Served overseas. Died in
action near Soissions, July 19, 1918. Gladwin County Record 4/17/1919

Clare H. Marshall, Private, U.S. Army, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division. Entered the Service from: Michigan,
Died: July 19, 1918, Buried at: Plot B Row 36 Grave 6, Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, Fere-en-Tardenois, France
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DIED IN SERVICE: WWI: PVT Lavern McDaniels, Born: 17 Apr 1897, Died: 30 Sep 1918, Buried: Beaverton
Cemetery, Beaverton, Michigan.
LAVERN McDANIELS VICTIM OF SPANISH INFLUENZA: The body of Lavern McDaniels arrived in Coleman
Thursday, Oct. 3, and was taken to the home of his mother, "In Tobacco township. He died Oct. 1 at a training camp at
Boulder, Colo., of pneumonia, which followed an attack of Spanish influenza. He
was about 21 years old and had been in the marine service four years. Services were held at the Presbyterian
church at Beaverton Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Lawrence. Gladwin County Record
10/10/1918
Lavern McDaniels, died of influenza and pneumonia at Boulder, Colo., Oct. 1918, son of Mrs. Charles
McDaniels, Beaverton, Mich. Gladwin County Record 10/17/1918
Pvt. Lavern McDaniels, Beaverton, Mich. Entered service Sept. 20, 1918, at Boulder, Col. S. A. T. C. Died in service
Sept. 30, 1918. Gladwin County Record 4/17/1919

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WWI: PVT Earl Frederick McKimmy, Born: 14 Feb 1896, Enlistment: 21 Jul 1917, Third Co. 2nd
Infantry, Died: 17 Jan 1918, Buried: Dale Cemetery, Gladwin County, Michigan.
EARL McKIMMY AT FORT OGLETHORPE, GA.: Earl McKimmy, a Tobacco township boy, present address 3rd
Co., 26th Inf., Port Oglethorpe, Ga., writes the Record: "While I was with my brother in Chickamauga he was getting the
local paper, and it was like seeing a friend from home, but I have been transferred to a reserve battalion of the 26th
infantry and I would be glad to have you send me the home paper." Gladwin County Record 9/27/1917
Earl McKimmy, died Jan., 1918, at Camp Merritt, N. J., of pneumonia, son of Jasper McKimmy, Beaverton,
Mich. Gladwin County Record 10/17/1918
The body of Earl McKimmy arrived in Beaverton Tuesday. His death was caused by diphtheria, therefore the body
could not be taken home, and interment took place Wednesday morning. Services will be held at the home Jan. 24. He
was a son of Jasper McKimmy. The young- man was also a soldier in the infantry at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Gladwin
County Record 1/24/1918
McKimmy-Earl Frederick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper McKimmy, was born in Ogden township, Lenawee county,
Michigan, Feb. 14, 1896 and died in a hospital in Hoboken, New Jersey, Jan. 17, 1918, aged 21 years, 11 months and 3
days. Earl enlisted July 21, 1917, and was assigned to Third Co. 2nd Infantry. His oldest brother died when 9 years old
and the oldest sister in 1912. Earl took every opportunity to obtain from the common school of his home an education,
and was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves a father, a mother, a sister, and four brothers
and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Let us believe that in the silence of the receding world that he heard the great
waves breaking on a farther shore, and felt already on his wasted brow the breath of eternal morning. Source: Gladwin
County Record 1/31/1918
Pvt. Earl F. McKimmy, Beaverton, Mich. Entered service at Columbus Barracks. Infantry. Died in service Jan. 17,
1918. Gladwin County Record 4/17/1919

DIED IN SERVICE:
WWI: US ARMY AERO SQUADRON, PVT Manley Morris, Born: 10 Mar
1893, 329th Aero Squadron, Died: 30 Oct 1918, Buried: Dale Cemetery, Gladwin County, Michigan..
Pvt. Manley Morris, Beaverton, Mich. Entered service Feb. 22, 1918 at San Antonio, Texas. Aero service.
Overseas service. Died in service at Dublin, Ireland, Oct. 30, 1918. Gladwin County Record
4/17/1919
Manley Morris, Kelly Field No. 1, Line 122, So. San Antonio Texas. Gladwin County Record 10/24/1918
MANLEY MORRIS IS DEAD IN COUNTRY'S SERVICE, FALLS VICTIM OF PENEUMONIA AT U.S. AVIATION
CAMP IN IRELAND. Advice received by his parents brings news of the death of Manley Morris from pneumonia at a
U.S. aviation camp in Ireland, Oct. 30, after an illness of only six days. He enlisted in February last and went with Eldon
Capling to Omaha, then to Texas, and from there overseas as a mechanic in the aviation corps. A letter written only a
week before his death, recently received said that he was in the best of health and spirits. At the time of his death Manley
was aged 21 years, 7 months and 20 days. He was born in Saginaw county, and when only three years of age came to
Tobacco township, Gladwin county, with his parents, and has since lived there and at Beaverton. He leaves his wife, and
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manley Morris of Beaverton, two sisters, Mrs. L. J. Budge of Beaverton, and Mrs. Gordon Capling
of Gladwin; two brothers, M. Robert Morris of Gladwin and Gordon Morris of Bay Port. Gladwin County Record
11/28/1918
MARK MANLEY MORRIS --- IN MEMORIAM --- Mark Manley Morris was born March 10, 1893, in Saginaw
county, Michigan, and died Oct. 30, 1918, at Dublin, Ireland. When he was three years old the family moved to Gladwin
county. He was married to Muriel Louise Church June 25, 1917. He enlisted in the U.S. Aero squadron in February,
1918, and sailed for Ireland in August, where he was stationed at
the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Muriel Morris, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Morris of Beaverton,
two sisters, Mrs. L. J. Budge of Beaverton and Mrs. Gordon Capling of Gladwin, and two
brothers, M. Robert Morris of Gladwin and M. Gordon Morris of Bayport. The following letter from First Lieutenant C. H.
Caddagan of his company gives particulars of his illness and death, and pays a fine tribute to his character and
qualifications: Headquarters 329th Aero Service Squadron, Collinstown, Dublin, Ireland. Nov. 10, 1918. Mrs. Manley
Morris, Beaverton, Mich., Dear Mrs. Morris: No doubt the War Department has already advised you of the death of your
husband. Private Manley Morris, a member
of my organization, who died at King George V. hospital, Dr. Steven's Branch, Dublin, Ireland, at 6:50 p.m. on Oct. 30,
1918. Private Morris was taken sick on the night of Oct. 26 with influenza, and was moved to the Post Infirmary. His
condition gradually grew worse, which necessitated his removal to hospital in Dublin, Ireland. On Oct. 27 he was moved
to King George V. hospital, and was found to have developed pneumonia, which illness caused his death. Private
Morris was buried with full military
honors on the morning of Nov. 2, 1918, at Grangegorman cemetery, Dublin, Ireland. The band was furnished by the
British army, the men who gave the rifle salute were from the 329th Aero Squadron, his body was transported to the
cemetery on a gun carriage escorted by both American and British. A beautiful burial service was conducted at the grave,
which is Grave No. 4, Canadian Plot. in the cemetery above referred to. Arrangements are being made by the officers and
men to purchase a nice marble headstone, which will be erected as soon as possible. It is hoped that we will be able to take
a picture of
the grave for you. Private Morris was assigned to my command March 15, 1918, and was always a true

and faithful soldier of excellent character and qualifications. He was obedient and unselfish, and a splendid type
of young American manhood. I am sure he made the Great Sacrifice with the same
....?Gladwin County Record 12/5/1918
MANLEY MORRIS AS A SOLDIER HIGHLY ESTEEMED: In Ireland, Nov. 3, 1918. Camp Gormanston. Mrs. Manly
Morris, Beaverton, Mich. My dear Madam:When the Grim Reaper has taken a loved one, words of condolence cannot
heal the wounded heart or dry the tear-dimmed eye, and coming from a stranger may carry little comfort. Yet I would like
to add what I may in helping you in the dark hour of your grief. It was my great privilege, and an honor I esteem, to have
known your husband as a man and a soldier one who was a credit to his command and an honor to the country he served.
In my work in the camp I was in daily contact with him, and I at all times found him to be a splendid type of the true
Americanupright, honorable and ever ready to perform his duty for his country, and it was for his country that he gave
his life, just as much a hero as any who fell in battle line. It is hard indeed, to think of a loved one laid to rest in a far away
and strange land, yet he was among friends who cared for him to the end, and received every attention that could be given,
and he sleeps today in the beautiful military cemetery in Dublin, where he was placed side by side with a comrade, with all
the honor given the true and brave who give their lives in the service of the Stars and Stripes. Another gold star is added to
his country's service flag. It gives me pleasure to inform you and should be comforting to his loved ones to know-that
his record in the service of the country he loved and for which he died, was untarnished. His commanding officer informs
me that his service record is without a blemish, and that he had never been found wanting in the performance of his duties
in the army. He has fulfilled his task in this great
struggle, and his reward will not be withheld by the Great Ruler, who reigns on high. May God comfort you and when
the last day comes, distances will be eliminated, and you. will be reunited in the world
beyond. Again assuring you of my heartfelt sympathy, I am. Sincerely yours, W. H. Johnson, Y. M. C. A. Officer,
Gormanston. Gladwin County Record 1/30/1919
BODY OF MANLEY MORRIS BROUGHT FROM OVERSEAS: Lost Life in World WarBurial at Dale with Military
Honors: The body of Manley Morris arrived in Beaverton on its long journey from Ireland, Monday night, accompanied
by Sergeant Nolan Gilbert of Camp Dix, and was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris. Funeral was held
at the Presbyterian church, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Kruelin officiating, and burial with military honors took place at
Dale. Gladwin County Record
11/18/1920

DIED IN SERVICE:
WWI: US ARMY, Private Max Nagel, Born: 12 Jul 1895, Company F, 14th
Ammunition Train, Died: 10 Oct 1918, Buried: Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, Michigan.
The last week has brought the war home forcibly to people of Gladwin county. News of the deaths of Privates
Andrew Bryan Oard and Max Nagel at Camp Custer and Edward W. Vanest, who was employed on government
work at Hog Island, received Friday, was followed by news that Ben; son of
John Thorington of Sage township, was killed in action Sept. 27 in France, and that Leslie, son of George
Greer, and Raymond, son of Henry Clay Arnce, had died of influenza at Camp Custer. Gladwin County
Record 10/17/1918
The body of Private Max Nagel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nagel, arrived in Gladwin Saturday afternoon from
Camp Custer, and was taken to his home near Beaverton. He died Oct. 10 of Spanish influenza, followed by
pneumonia. Services were held Monday morning at the home at 9:30. Gladwin County Record 10/17/1918
Max Nagel, died of influenza at Camp Custer, Oct. 10, 1918, son of Joseph Nagel, Beaverton, Mich. Gladwin
County Record 10/17/1918
Max NagelPrivate Max Nagel died at Camp Custer Oct. 10 of Spanish influenza, followed by pneumonia. The body
was brought to Gladwin by Corporal Coon of Co. F, Oct. 12, and taken to his home

near Beaverton. Services were held at the home Monday morning at 9:30, Oct. 14, conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius,
followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Max Nagel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nagel, was born July 12, 1895,
in New York City, and came to Beaverton with his parents when four years old. He was called to serve his country and
left Gladwin July 21, 1918, for Camp Custer. He was made cook in the 14th Ammunition Train, Company F. He is
survived by his parents, one brother, and two sisters. He was a loving and dutiful son and brother, and deeply respected
by his friends. Gladwin County Record 10/24/1918
Pvt. Max Nagel, Beaverton, Mich. Entered service July 21, 1918 at Camp Custer. Infantry. Died in service Oct. 10,
1918. Gladwin County Record 4/17/1919

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DIED IN SERVICE: WWI: US ARMY, Private Andrew Bryan Oard, Born: 15 Dec 1896, Died: Oct.
9, 1918, Buried: Arbutus Cemetery, Gladwin County, Michigan.
The last week has brought the war home forcibly to people of Gladwin county. News of the deaths of Privates
Andrew Bryan Oard and Max Nagel at Camp Custer and Edward W. Vanest, who was employed on government
work at Hog Island, received Friday, was followed by news that Ben; son of
John Thorington of Sage township, was killed in action Sept. 27 in France, and that Leslie, son of George Greer, and
Raymond, son of Henry Clay Arnce, had died of influenza at Camp Custer. Gladwin County Record 10/17/1918
The body of Private Andrew Bryan Oard, Medical Attachment; was brought to Winegar from Camp Custer, where
he died of Spanish influenza Oct. 9, and taken, to his home in Arbutus Oct. 12. Services were held at the home
Monday afternoon. Gladwin County Record 10/17/1918

Andrew Bryan Oard, died of influenza at Camp Custer, Oct. '9, 1918, son of A. J. Oard, Beaverton, Mich., R. 2.
Gladwin County Record 10/17/1918
Andrew Bryan OardPrivate Andrew Bryan Oard died at the Base hospital camp, Camp Custer, Oct.
9, 1918, of Spanish influenza, followed by pneumonia. His father, Andrew J. Oard, and brother, Boyd Oard, were with him
when he died. The body was brought to Winegar Saturday, Oct. 12, and taken to his home at Arbutus, where services were
held Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, conducted by Rev. J. H. Cornelius. Andrew Bryan Oard was born in Putnam county,
Ohio, Dec. 15, 1896. In the spring of 1911 he came with
his parents to Arbutus, their present home. He was called to serve his country Aug. 29, and left for Camp Custer Aug. 30,
where he succumbed to the fatal epidemic. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Oard, two brothers,
Boyd Oard of Gladwin and James at home, and three sisters, Bertha Mullen and Irene Mockey, and Lydia of Montana,
besides a host of friends and relatives to mourn the loss of "Billie," as he was known. He was always willing to lend a
helping hand wherever needed. One sister,
Jennie Belle, preceded him to the better world. Darling Billie he has left us, And our grief we cannot tell, But we know
the Saviour took him, And He doeth all things well. Gladwin County Record 10/24/1918
Pvt. Andrew B. Oard, Beaverton, Mich. Entered service Aug. 29, 1918 at Camp Custer. Medical detachment.
Died in service Oct. 9, 1918. Gladwin County Record 4/17/1919